The Roles of Evaluation for Education and Training: Plain Talk on the Field of Dreams
This book addresses the why and how of vocational education evaluation, and discusses the use and abuse of available evaluation results in policymaking.
The Economic Benefits of Pre-Baccalaureate Education: Results from State and Local Studies
This CCRC brief discusses labor market outcome findings from five states that are in the lead in using Unemployment Insurance (UI) data.
The Economic Benefits of Sub-Baccalaureate Education: Results From National Studies
While community colleges serve many goals and missions, their occupational purposes are central. This brief uses national data to evaluate the economic benefits of sub-baccalaureate education.
Community College and Secondary School Collaboration on Workforce Development and Education Reform: A Close Look at Four Community Colleges
Drawing on site visits to four community colleges, this paper examines how community colleges are responding to workforce preparation pressures.
What Can We Learn About Postsecondary Vocational Education From Existing Data?
This paper outlines an agenda for research on postsecondary vocational education that can be carried out with existing data.